Weather change at Christmas: Where is there a chance of snow?

The weather in Europe will change by Christmas: Northern and Western Europe will see calm conditions with a strong high-pressure system.

In such a classic "high-over-low" weather situation, an easterly wind brings cold air, causing temperatures to drop in many regions. In the transition zone between the high and low pressure systems, there is also snowfall, especially in the mountains.

At home, the outlook for Christmas is also looking chillier than in recent weeks, although the chance of any widespread snowfall remains slim, with only parts of Scotland likely to see a White Christmas this time around.

Instead, it will be a cool Christmas, with a few showers to the east and south of England, while in Ireland frost and ice is likely to begin both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with plenty of sun.